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WHAT IS “HEART-HEALTHY COOKING”? This booklet can help you live a longer, healthier life by teaching you to prepare easy, nutritious meals, ones that fit into your busy schedule. If you follow the very simple advice, try the delicious recipes and learn a few basic cooking skills you can lower your risk of heart disease. You can also lower your risk of diabetes, obesity and a host of other diseases that are increasingly common in Americans. But there’s another, equally appealing reason to read on. With the right recipes and information, healthy cooking is not only good for you, it can be just plain delicious too! Yes, you can have Smoky Corn & Black Bean Pizza or Southwestern Steak & Peppers. You can even indulgein quick, lipsmacking desserts, such as BabyTiramisù or Indoor S’Mores.

It’s fast. Nearly all the recipes in this booklet take less than 30 minutes and many take less than 15 minutes— that’s less time than it takes most pizza places to deliver. It’s affordable. Think about how much money you spend eating out—plus the driving, the gas, the tip. Most of the dishes in this booklet can be made for $2 to $3 a serving. And those savings add up! It’s flavorful. It’s actually remarkably easy to create delicious, satisfying meals at home with a few simple ingredients. You’ll learn how to use spices in place of salt and fruits in place of added sugars. It’s fun. The more comfortable you are in the kitchen with the basic tools and ingredients, the more fun you will have cooking.The recipes in this booklet are just a start.Try adding other fruits and vegetables into your salads, experiment with other ways to mix together whole grains and vegetables in pasta dishes or stir-fries, look for new quick and healthy dessert and snack solutions.